Stories

My Problem

I broke the left hinge when I dropped my mac. The Apple store quoted me $800 to fix it. What's the point? I was ready to buy a new Mac for that price. I think that is what Mac was hoping for. I did it myself for $100.

My Fix

Directions said difficult. I have never taken apart a computer apart but I finished in about two hours. No problem!

My Advice

Keep track of the screws. After starting the project I drew boxes on a piece of paper and numbered them according to the step number on the I-fixit site. For each step I placed the screws in that box. I don't know if I ever would have figured out which screws went where when it came to putting the computer back together.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Minnesotans,

Right now, Minnesota has a chance to pass the first Fair Repair bill in the nation.
We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronics—like smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment.
We have a chance to help the environment and stand up for local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers.

We've been working with local repair companies, non-profit refurbishers, and tech-savvy politicians to come up with a solution. And they've done just that — Minnesota is the first state to consider a Fair Repair Bill.

If you agree with us, find out who represents you in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Tell them you support the bipartisan Fair Repair Bill, HF 1048. Tell them that you believe repair
should be fair, affordable, and accessible.